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Amulet3150/10

Small alabaster illa. Stone is carved into a rectangle, flat on top and somewhat curved on the underside, with non-parallel long edges. Top surface is engraved with a set of rectangles, large and encompassing on the outside, with concentric sets of two on the interior. The relatively wide engraved lines are coloured dark grey. Underside has a cross shape scratched on one side.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
alabaster stone
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet3150/9

Small stone carving of a farm scene. Rectangular, with a collection of buildings of a uniform height, rooves covered with cross hatching, linear designs, and circles. A small empty square sits at centre. Along front edge stands a line of seven animals, possibly sheep, facing outwards. All have rounded heads and horns to the sides, with the suggestion of legs at bottom. Underside of amulet is unmarked.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
alabaster stone
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Amulet3150/8

Small alabaster farm scene, with a collection of buildings in various heights surrounding a central square. Many have a roof, while others are flat with circular or hatched etched decoration. On one side is a line of four cattle facing outwards, each showing front legs, horns, small carved eyes, and broad backs. Remnants of dark orange pigment can be seen in the cracks of the buildings and cattle. Underside is unmarked.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
alabaster stone
Made in
Arequipa, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/7

Clay bull. Animal stands on short cone-shaped legs, neck tall with small head held high, and curving horns above protruding ears. Eyes are etched into the side of the head while snout holds incised mouth and nostrils and a tongue raised to lick nose. Stomach is rounded and hangs low. On top of rump is a hole surrounded by a high neck leading into the hollow centre of the vessel. Between this and neck of cow arches a handle. Object is decorated overall with light markings of leafy tree branches and lines with a scalloped design.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Ayacucho, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/6

Clay ram. Torso rests on ground, with no evidence of legs. Small tail curves down above rump. Neck is short and thick, a small head with narrow snout emerging. Large horns curve onto cheeks and eyes protrude slightly. At top centre of back is a hole with short neck and rounded rim leading into the hollow centre of the vessel. Body is painted a dark red at the midpoint over a base colour of brown.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/5

Clay bull. Animal is standing on short legs, head forward, tail curved onto hip. Neck is arched, and dewlap is pronounced below throat. Stomach is well rounded. At top centre of back is a hole with a short neck and pronounced rim leading into the hollow centre of the vessel. Upper sides, neck and forehead of bull are painted a rust red with white linear emphasis.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/4

Clay bull. Animal is standing on short legs, neck straight, head tall and forward, tail curved onto hip. Small ears sit to sides of the head, and mouth is open. Dewlap is pronounced below throat and stomach hangs low. At top centre of back is a hole with a short neck and rounded rim leading into the hollow centre of the vessel. Bull is painted with yellow, orange and green over a brown base, with a shiny glaze in select areas.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/3

Clay bull. Animal stands on short legs, neck wide and muscular, head held high with large curving horns to either side of a mop of tightly curling hair. Dewlap is pronounced below throat, and stomach is rounded and hangs low. Tail curves up onto back. At top centre of back is a hole with a short neck and rounded rim leading into the hollow centre of the vessel. Right side of animal has incised designs on hip and withers, and is covered in a shiny mottled brown glaze. Opposite side is matte.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/2

Clay bull. Animal stands on short legs, neck wide and muscular, head held high, with short horns above protruding ears to either side of a mop of hair. Brow is prominent and holds two etched eyes while snout shows an incised mouth and nostrils. Stomach is rounded and hangs low, each side painted with a large oval of red-brown. Tail curves up onto back and is decorated in a stamped herringbone pattern. At top centre of back is a hole with a short neck and rounded rim leading into the hollow centre of the vessel.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and paint
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Vessel3150/1

Clay bull. Animal stands with head raised on a wide muscular neck, horns curving to the front over small square ears. Eyes are incised, as are nostrils and mouth, and tongue rises to lick nose. Loops of clay decorate the face and fall down the animal’s chest in a double row. Pin wheels are placed at edges of mouth, on head, back of neck and sides of stomach. Tail curves to rest on back and falls to the side, long and wide, with defined hair at end. On centre of back is a hole surrounded by a tall flaring neck that leads into the hollow centre of the vessel. Figure is painted a mottled orange and yellow-green overall with brown lines and swirls and the outlines of a saddle.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay, paint and glaze
Made in
Puno, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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